Jefferson's Groth Reserve Cask Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Category Bourbon
  • Country United States
  • Region Kentucky
  • Distillery Jefferson's
  • Age 6 Year Old
  • Style Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Maturation New toasted American oak and Groth Cabernet Sauvignon cask finish
  • Alcohol 45.1%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
  • toasted
  • blackberry
  • burnished
  • leather
  • nutmeg
  • pralines
  • roasted
  • bread
  • rye

Jefferson's

Groth Reserve Cask Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (0.75l, 45.1%*) *please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary

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Pick up a bottle or two of Groth Reserve Cask and taste the one Jefferson’s Bourbon to rule them all.  
 
Jefferson’s was founded in 1997 by Trey Zoeller and his father Chet — a famed Bourbon historian who wrote the book on Kentucky distilleries. Yes, an actual book called "Bourbon in Kentucky: A History of Distilleries in Kentucky." Heck, distilling is in their blood. In fact, eight generations ago, their super-great grandmother was arrested for the "production and sales of spirituous liquors" in 1799. Which probably makes her the coolest ancestor ever!  
 
They make a range of specialty Bourbons and Rye Whiskeyes — including a very interesting "Ocean Aged at Sea" product that gets a lot of attention. In 2007 Jefferson’s was sold to Castle Brands as they build their own liquor empire portfolio of premium spirits. 
 
The first time you see the Jefferson's Groth Reserve Cask Bourbon label, you will ask the all-important question, "What the heck is a ‘Groth,’ anyway?" Seriously… "Groth" sounds like an orc-creature form a J. R. R. Tolkien novel, right? Well, it so happens that Groth is the name of a prominent winery in Napa Valley famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon. 
 
Jefferson's Groth Reserve Cask Bourbon is aged first in new toasted American oak — like any proper Bourbon should be. Then it is finished in French oak casks that were used — you guessed it — to mature that lovely Napa Valley Cabernet. The result? Jefferson's Groth Reserve Cask Bourbon tastes REALLY good… so smooth and flavorful that instead of its current "orc-ish" name it should be called something beautiful and "elven"… something like Lady Arwen Sexy Hotness Elf-Bourbon or something. 
 
Or maybe not. We’ll keep working on it. In the meantime, don’t let the name stop you. Pick up a bottle or two of Groth Reserve Cask and taste the one Jefferson’s Bourbon to rule them all. 
 
Smartass Corner:
Groth Vineyards and Winery is located near the famous Robert Mondavi Winery in the little Napa Valley town of Oakville. That’s a nice coincidence, isn’t it. You know... getting your oak barrels from Oakville and all...
 
  • Category Bourbon
  • Country United States
  • Region Kentucky
  • Distillery Jefferson's
  • Age 6 Year Old
  • Style Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Maturation New toasted American oak and Groth Cabernet Sauvignon cask finish
  • Alcohol 45.1%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
Appearance / Color
Burnished copper.   
 
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Old wood, toasted pralines, blackberries, and leather. 
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Mature and velvety, Scottish bread pudding and roasted pecans. 
 
Finish 
Smooth, wine tannin and nutmeg. 
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  • toasted
  • blackberry
  • burnished
  • leather
  • nutmeg
  • pralines
  • roasted
  • bread
  • rye
Jefferson's Groth Reserve Cask Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Jefferson's Groth Reserve Cask Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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Character Dogson
Bourbon only needs to be placed in a new oak container for a few seconds to be called Bourbon. Fresh from the still and unaged Bourbon is called a White Dog. Recently, many of the larger distillers have started packaging this harsh, clear grain spirit for sale.
Bourbons are very high in vanilla, as American White Oak is naturally high in vanillins.
Bourbon matures quicker than Scotch due to higher temperatures in American warehouses.

Pinhooking means purchasing and rearing a foal based on its pedigree and either selling it or turning it into a champ racing horse. The same idea is behind Pinhook Bourbon: they source young Whiskey to mature and blend it into a blue-ribbon sipping Bourbon.
Bourbons have very prominent notes of vanilla, as American White Oak is naturally high in vanillins.
"Remember that iconic poster from World War II showing Rosie the Riveter as a patriotic American woman doing her part for the war effort? Well, hundreds of businesses did their part too, and the Bourbon distillers stepped right up with ‘em.

Distilleries all over Kentucky and Tennessee were re-tooled to distill fuel alcohol and ferment penicillin cultures to treat wounded soldiers."
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Dog Dogson's Smartass corner
Character Dogson
Bourbon only needs to be placed in a new oak container for a few seconds to be called Bourbon. Fresh from the still and unaged Bourbon is called a White Dog. Recently, many of the larger distillers have started packaging this harsh, clear grain spirit for sale.
Bourbons are very high in vanilla, as American White Oak is naturally high in vanillins.
Bourbon matures quicker than Scotch due to higher temperatures in American warehouses.

Pinhooking means purchasing and rearing a foal based on its pedigree and either selling it or turning it into a champ racing horse. The same idea is behind Pinhook Bourbon: they source young Whiskey to mature and blend it into a blue-ribbon sipping Bourbon.
Bourbons have very prominent notes of vanilla, as American White Oak is naturally high in vanillins.
"Remember that iconic poster from World War II showing Rosie the Riveter as a patriotic American woman doing her part for the war effort? Well, hundreds of businesses did their part too, and the Bourbon distillers stepped right up with ‘em.

Distilleries all over Kentucky and Tennessee were re-tooled to distill fuel alcohol and ferment penicillin cultures to treat wounded soldiers."
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